Gene was born on Sept. 29, 1930, in Gallatin County to the late Fred and Geneva (Dempsey) Lacey. On Dec. 3, 1954, he married Ola Irene Predmore and she preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 2002. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed hunting for Indian relics, collecting coins and took pleasure in feeding the various birds and squirrels in his yard.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Reed Funeral Chapel, Harrisburg. Brad Vinyard and Jackson VanDyke will officiate. Burial will follow in Loyd Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisburg Golden Circle.

Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family through the obituary page at www.reedfuneralchapel.com.